This piece was authored by Alex Pollock, a High Impact volunteer at our Center for Women & Children. Listening, building relationships & refining a craft. I’ve been volunteering at Wheeler since January 2018. I mainly work with Restored Creations (the candle making social enterprise at the Center for Women...
This story is shared by William Bumphus, Director of Wheeler Mission's Shelter for Men. People come and go, especially in this cold. It’s Winter Contingency at Wheeler Mission. And right now, our Shelter for Men (SFM) hosts upwards of 500 men every night. For thousands in Indianapolis,...
Dear friend, Homelessness is a complicated tragedy, affecting a range of individuals and families. The causes are seemingly endless, and appropriate solutions vary person to person. At Wheeler, I get lots of questions about our guests and their needs. One of the most common being, “Rick, can’t...
Dear friend, 2018, our 125th anniversary, was a remarkable year for Wheeler Mission. Thank you for coming alongside us to serve our community's most vulnerable men, women, and children. Join us in celebrating what was done...
This piece was authored by Lisa Hoffman, LMHC, LCAC, and Program Director at our Center for Women & Children. Reflecting on concerns of substance abuse and mental health… A senior guest has a combination referred to as a "dual diagnosis." The sad thing about this is that...
The ministry at Wheeler Mission wouldn’t be possible without its dedicated volunteers. Volunteers get front row seats to the joy, pain, milestones, setbacks, and miracles that happen every day inside our facilities. Our volunteers are valued partners, friends, and allies—and it is our joy to...
But in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you. 1 Peter 3:15 (ESV) Sharing the Reason for Our Hope On October 7th, a Sunday afternoon,...
A word from Rick. One of my favorite parts of my job is meeting Wheeler's volunteers, supporters, and friends. People join us for so many reasons: perhaps a loved one was helped at Wheeler, they've been touched by our mission to serve their neighbors, or maybe...
Chris (pictured right) is one of our remarkable High Impact volunteers at our Center for Women & Children in Indianapolis. Read below and hear from her about her experience serving our women. What do you do for a living? I am a retired registered nurse. I had...
